Assistant Category Manager

Currys-; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Performance bonus

Pension scheme

Tech product discounts

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Currys Ireland is seeking an Assistant Category Manager to support day-to-day commercial activity across Computing, Mobile, Gaming and Accessories. The role is based in Dublin at the Dublin Support Centre with Omni Park Hybrid – 3rd Floor Office Suite and requires minimum one day per week in the office.

The successful candidate will travel to our 16 stores nationwide, work with UK counterparts, and help plan pricing, promotions and assortment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in buying, category management or supplier management in FMCG/retail/corporate settings.
• Strong commercial acumen with understanding of financial performance and margins.
• Highly organised with excellent analytical skills to manage and interpret data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage stakeholders at all levels.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Category Manager in delivering sales and margin targets for the category.
• Create, maintain and execute promotional plans and channel activations.
• Produce daily, weekly and monthly reporting on sales, margin, stock and channel performance.
• Monitor competitor activity and market trends; translate insights into actions.
• Use internal tools to implement pricing strategies and maintain market competitiveness.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and external supplier partners.

Skills

Buying/category management experience

Commercial acumen

Analytical skills

MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Stakeholder management

Driving licence & willing to travel

Job description

Assistant Category Manager
Dublin
Currys, Dublin Support Centre - Omni Park Hybrid – 3rd Floor Office Suite, Omni Park Shopping Centre, Santry, Dublin 9 (minimum one day per week working in the office )
Permanent
Full Time 40 per week, Monday to Friday
Grade 3

Salary up to €41,000 depending on experience plus benefits.

At Currys we’re united by one passion: to help everyone enjoy amazing technology. As Ireland’s the UK’s best-known retailer of tech, we’re proud of the service our customers receive – and it’s all down to our team of 25,000 caring and committed colleagues. Working as one team, we learn and grow together, celebrating the big and small moments that make every day amazing.

Join our Ireland Commercial Team and play a key role in driving our core categories - Computing, Mobile, Gaming and Accessories Performance categories essentials hardware and support category success in a fast paced retail environment.

As an Assistant Category Manager, you’ll support day to day commercial activity through data, administration, and hands on involvement in planning ranging, pricing, and promotional initiatives. You’ll work closely with internal teams, suppliers, and UK counterparts, and spend time visiting our 16 stores across Ireland, gaining valuable insight into store operations and customer needs. With structured training, ongoing support, and real exposure to commercial decision making, this is a fantastic opportunity to make your mark and be part of our exciting growth journey.

Role overview:

As part of this role, you'll be responsible for:

• Supporting the Category Manager in delivering sales and margin targets across the category
• Assisting in the creation, maintenance, and execution of promotional plans and channel activations
• Producing daily, weekly, and monthly reporting to support category performance, including sales, margin, stock, channel performance, and supplier presentations
• Monitoring competitor activity and market trends, turning insights into clear, actionable recommendations
• Using internal tools to implement pricing strategies and ensure ongoing market competitiveness
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, including Corporate, Store, Online, and UK teams, as well as external supplier partners

You will need:

• Proven experience in a buying, category management, or supplier management role within an FMCG, retail, or corporate environment
• Strong commercial acumen with a solid understanding of financial performance and margin management
• Highly organised with excellent analytical skills and the ability to manage and interpret data effectively
• Confident IT user with the ability to learn new systems quickly; proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience building effective relationships and managing stakeholders at all levels
• Full, valid driving licence and willingness to travel as required

We know our people are the secret to our success. That’s why we’re always looking for ways to reward great work. You’ll find a host of benefits designed to work for you, including:

• Hybrid working
• Performance related bonus
• Competitive pension scheme
• Product discounts on the latest tech
• A range of wellbeing initiatives

Join our team and we'll be with you every step of the way, helping you develop the career you want with new opportunities, on-going training and skills for life.

Not only can you shape your own future, but you can help take charge of ours too. As the biggest recycler and repairer of tech in the UK, we’re in a position to make a real impact on people and the planet.

Every voice has a space at our table and we're committed to making inclusion and diversity part of everything we do, including how we strengthen our workforce. We want to make sure you have a fair opportunity to show us your talents during our application process, so if you need any additional assistance with your application please email [e-mail] and we'll do our best to help.